Bassoon Repair Services
Katie Martz has been certified in instrument repair with a focus on bassoon from the Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology. She has completed training on proper disassembly techniques, corking of tenons, proper key fitting, padding, key corking, regulation/adjusting, and spring replacement, receiving a certificate of completion for the Bassoon Fundamentals course.
Pricing
We have updated our pricing structure to a transparent, flat-rate model. Rather than billing by the hour, our services are now charged per item—from a standard Clean Oil and Adjust (COA) at $180, to fixed, individual rates for pads, tenons, and other specific maintenance needs, all services are provided a quote before any work is completed.
Clean, Oil, & Adjust: $180*
Discounted rate available for 4 or more instruments.
The Clean, Oil & Adjust is a common service that should be completed every 12 to 18 months depending on how much the instrument is being used.
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Bassoons are inspected for damage and missing or defective parts.
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Bassoons are completely disassembled.
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Bent keys are assessed and repaired as needed.
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All wooden joints (bell, long, boot, and wing) are cleaned and oiled.
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Keys are cleaned.
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Pads* are examined and replaced as needed.
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Corks, felts and other silencing materials* are examined and replaced as needed.
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Missing or defective parts* will be replaced when possible.
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Bassoon is reassembled; moving parts are oiled and regulated to playing condition.
*Pads, cork, felt, silencing materials, parts are replaced at a per item (or per joint) rate.
Pads, Corks, Felts, & Parts
To provide you with complete budget certainty, every repair and maintenance task is now priced individually so you only pay for the exact work your bassoon requires.
Pad Replacement:
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Whisper Key or Cork Pads: $5 each
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Leather Pads: $15 each
Cork or Felt Bumpers/Silencers:
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Bell + Long Joint: $10
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Boot Joint: $10
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Wing Joint: $10
Restring/Re-cork Tenons or U-Tube:
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$30 for first joint
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$15 for additional joints
Replacement Parts (Wood Fill/Re-Drill if Needed)
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Body Lock Assembly and Mount: $100
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Body Lock Spring Only: $40
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Bb Guard: $80
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Low D Guard: $80
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Plastic Hand Rest Assembly and Mount: $100
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Plastic Hand Rest Only: $30
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Thumb Screw for Hand Rest Bracket: $15
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Flat Springs: $10 each
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Nylon Action Rod Replacement: $8 each
Finished Service: Clean, Oil, & Adjust on Puchner Model Cooper
